Good morning, Traverse City.

Big Brother viewers will meet 2016 Traverse City Central graduate Jack (Rome) Seymour this week as he joins the reality show as a self-described alpha competitor and shares the nickname his family and friends have long used.

Grand Traverse County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste on Thursday, Aug.

13 from 1 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. free for up to 150 lbs; extra amounts incur a $1.30/lb fee and a suggested $25 donation with appointments available.

FEMA is now accepting disaster assistance applications for flood victims from April, and recovery centers across Northern Michigan will host staff next week to help residents apply while advising them to file any insurance claims first.

A Grand Traverse County family is hosting a can drive to raise funds for transportation for infant Marlowe’s bi-weekly eight-hour infusion treatments in Ann Arbor; the fundraiser began Friday, July 10 and continues today with drop-offs at Bartlett Road and Valley Drive in Grawn.

Red Drive Concert Series

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Left Foot Charley — Free entry — Enjoy a free community concert featuring Manitou Truckin' Co. with grilled cheese delights and local brews.

Simply Queen Tribute Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience North America's most adored recreation of Queen with impeccable attention to detail and incredible performance energy.

Pickle Fest: The Sequel

July 24-25 — Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre — Entry fee applicable — A briny celebration featuring pickle-themed food, games, and movies under the stars.

Great Lakes 5K

8-8:30 a.m. — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5K and kids fun run to support cancer awareness and essential screenings.

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

7:05-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $3 beers — Join the fun at a local baseball game with exciting food and drink specials.

Catie Newell Artist Talk

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore light, perception, and the emotional resonance of objects with architect Catie Newell.

FEI North American Youth Championships

1 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — Ticket options vary — Witness top young equestrian athletes compete in an international championship event set in Traverse City.

Ikebana Pop-Up Exhibit

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Dennos — Admission required — Explore unique floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries.